Time now in Japan

UTC+09:00 • Asia/Tokyo (JST)

Your device clock is 106ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Tokyo, UTC+09:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026, week 38

Time in Japan now

Japan has one official time zone: JST (UTC+09:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Japan is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Japan?

Official time in Japan is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Japan

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Tokyo UTC+09:00 Tokyo, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Osaka, Ōsaka

List of time zones used in Japan (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Tokyo UTC+09:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Japan

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Japan depends on the region.

  • Tokyo: 13 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Japan use daylight saving time?

No. Japan does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Japan?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+9:00 and UTC+9:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Japan have?
Japan has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Japan use daylight saving time?
No. Japan does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Japan time

To convert Japan time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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